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AN ANALYSIS OF METAPHOR USED ON SELECTED SONG FROM ALBUM OVEREXPOSED BY MAROON 5 Ahmad Adi Syukron; Dias Andris Susanto; Fitri Yulianti
LINGUAMEDIA Journal Vol 6, No 2 (2025): LINGUAMEDIA JOURNAL
Publisher : Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56444/lime.v6i2.6800

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This study explores the use of metaphors in five selected songs from Maroon 5’s Overexposed album (2012) by applying Lakoff and Johnson’s (1980) Conceptual Metaphor Theory. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the research identified three types of metaphors such as: structural metaphor, ontological metaphor, and orientational metaphor. The findings reveal a total of 32 metaphorical expressions across the five selected songs. Ontological metaphors emerged as the most dominant type (47%), followed by structural metaphors (37%) and orientational metaphors (16%). The findings show that metaphors in the lyrics are not only artistic devices but also cognitive tools that help express abstract concepts such as love, pain, and emotional struggle in relatable ways. This study contributes to stylistics by demonstrating the richness of figurative language in popular music and highlights the potential of song lyrics as engaging resources for teaching and learning English, particularly in understanding figurative language and discourse analysis.
Enhancing Paragraph Completeness through MASS-MISS Technique in EFL Academic Writing Instruction Ngasbun Egar; Siti Musarokah; Fitri Yulianti
ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) Vol. 17 No. 1 (2026): February
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, FPBS, Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/eternal.v17i1.3436

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This research aims to investigate the impact of targeted instructional technique on students' paragraph writing abilities. The primary objective is to determine whether implementing Major Supporting Sentence (MASS) and Minor Supporting Sentence (MISS) techniques can significantly enhance the completeness of students' paragraph writing. The research employs a pre-experimental design, involving a one-group pre-test and post-test approach to assess the effectiveness of the treatment. Initially, students’ paragraph writing abilities were evaluated via a pre-test, which established a baseline for their competencies across various writing dimensions. The subsequent treatment, which included explicit instruction in placing MASS and MISS within paragraph writing. Post-treatment analysis revealed a significant enhancement in students' abilities to organize and articulate their thoughts in writing. The results indicated that the implementation of MASS and MISS not only improved the depth of their content but also the overall coherence and flow of their paragraphs. Statistical analysis demonstrated a substantial increase in post-test scores compared to pre-test scores, suggesting that the instructional techniques effectively addressed the weaknesses previously observed in student writing. Moreover, the effectiveness of the MASS and MISS techniques illustrates the potential for structured approaches to transform students' writing experiences
The Influence of Digital Music Platform Spotify on the Listening Skills of Senior High School Students at Kartika III-2 Semarang Farhan Zaidannur Aulia Firjatullahi; Fitri Yulianti; Ririn Ambarini
Jejak digital: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Vol. 2 No. 5 (2026): AGUSTUS-SEPTEMBER
Publisher : INDO PUBLISHING

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63822/cqcbha64

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This study investigates the influence of digital music platform Spotify on the listening skills of eighth grade students at High School Kartika III-2 Semarang. The research employed a quantitative pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design involving 33 students selected through simple random sampling. The instrument consisted of an objective listening comprehension test of six items measuring vocabulary recognition and listening comprehension, which was validated using Pearson Product Moment correlation and found to be highly reliable with a Cronbach's Alpha value of 0.981. The data were analyzed using the Shapiro–Wilk normality test and a paired samples t-test. The findings reveal a significant improvement in students' listening performance, with the mean score increasing from 76.55 in the pre-test to 84.12 in the post-test. The paired samples t-test result (t = 11.983, df = 32, p < 0.05) indicates a statistically significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores, confirming the effectiveness of Spotify-based instruction. The improvement is theoretically supported by Krashen's Language Acquisition Theory, particularly the concepts of comprehensible input and affective filter reduction, as well as Mayer's multimedia learning theory, which explains the dual-channel processing benefits of the platform's synchronized lyrics feature. These findings suggest that Spotify, when integrated with structured listening activities, can serve as an effective pedagogical tool to improve students' listening comprehension in secondary-level EFL classrooms.